Journal of Dentomaxillofacial- Open Access Policy
Open Access Policy

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Journal of Dentomaxillofacial Radiology, Pathology and Surgery (3DJ)
Faculty of Dentistry, Guilan University of Medical Sciences

 
The Journal of Dentomaxillofacial Radiology, Pathology and Surgery (3DJ) is a fully open-access, peer-reviewed journal. We are dedicated to the unrestricted sharing of knowledge and adhere to the principles of the Budapest Open Access Initiative (BOAI).
 
🔹 Access and Usage Rights
All published articles are freely and permanently available online immediately upon publication. Users are permitted to:
  • Read, download, copy, distribute, print, and link to the full texts of articles
  • Use the content for educational, research, or lawful non-commercial purposes
  • Share and adapt the work, provided proper citation is given
Articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). This license permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, as long as the original work is properly cited.
 
🔹 Copyright Policy
Authors retain full copyright of their articles. By submitting to 3DJ, authors grant the journal a non-exclusive license to publish and distribute the work under the terms of the CC BY 4.0 license.
Authors are permitted to:
  • Archive the final published version in institutional or subject repositories.
  • Share their article via personal websites, academic networks, or email without restrictions or the need for additional permissions.


🔹Article Processing Charges (APC)
3DJ does not charge any fees at any stage of the publishing process.
This includes:
  • Submission fees
  • Editorial or peer-review processing fees
  • Publication or hosting fees
  • Charges for figures, color images, or article length 
Both authors and readers have completely free access to all content.

🔹 Archiving and Digital Preservation
To ensure long-term preservation and access to the journal's content:
  • All published articles receive a Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
  • Full-text content is archived in institutional and national open-access repositories
  • Articles are stored on secure servers with regular backups
  • In the event of journal discontinuation, content will remain accessible through affiliated repositories and platforms

🔹 Indexing and Discoverability
3DJ is actively indexed in reputable academic databases and directories. The journal seeks maximum visibility for its authors by ensuring discoverability in search engines, aggregators, and citation platforms.
 
🔹 Commitment to Open Science
3DJ is committed to the advancement of open science and global knowledge equity. By eliminating financial and legal barriers to access, we aim to:
  • Support international collaboration in dentomaxillofacial sciences
  • Increase the visibility of high-quality research from all regions 
  • Encourage knowledge dissemination across disciplines and borders


For any inquiries about this policy, please contact us:
📧 [Insert editorial email]
🌐 http://3dj.gums.ac.ir

 
Topic URL in Journal of Dentomaxillofacial website:
http://3dj.gums.ac.ir/find-1.150.57.en.html
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